Clinical Nursing Instructor

Location
US-IL-Chicago

Job ID

2017-96454

Institution

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Department

Academics

Employment Type

Regular Full-Time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Opportunity at a Glance

Do you remember the professor who encouraged you to believe in yourself and in your ability to be the successful nurse professional you are today? Now you have the opportunity to be that Instructor at an institution where our mission is to provide extraordinary care for students. Every day you can create the "a-ha" moment of sudden insight and comprehension that will change a nursing student's life forever.

As part of our Nursing Faculty, you’ll inspire our motivated students to realize their educational and career goals while you enjoy competitive compensation, an extraordinary benefits package that includes up to $50,000 in doctoral program reimbursement, plus strong mentorship programs and numerous opportunities for career growth.From individual instructor support and student-led study groups to diverse clinicals and career networking opportunities, the community shares a common goal: to give each other the care we need to succeed and make a difference by transforming healthcare.

If you are passionate about nursing and advancing your career through the power of education, we encourage you to apply today.

Responsibilities

Evidence-Based Teaching/ Learning and Master Instruction

Takes responsibility for program outcomes by implementing the College’s philosophy, curriculum and course objectives through classroom, online, clinical teaching, and service to College, community, health system and profession.

Develops curricular/teaching innovations in the annual preparation and revision of all assigned course(s).

Assumes responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching loads.

Plans clinical experiences for and provides direct/ indirect supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individuals.

In cooperation with clinical agencies and college departments, provides oversight for clinical preceptors/ mentors for student clinical experiences and coordinates and evaluates those preceptors/ mentors.

Provides documented feedback to students on level of performance based on course outcomes.

Serves as a positive professional role model for students, assisting in their professional/social development.

Incorporates practices of role models/ mentors selected from other faculty and staff in the areas of customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence and general professionalism.

Engages in a productive mentee/mentor relationship.

Commitment to Professional Nursing

Participates in professional activities outside the College

Professional Service

Contributes to the development, implementation and evaluation of the programs and the philosophy of the College.

Participates in academic advisement and counseling for an assigned group of students while participating in assessment of potential and real counseling concerns for all students with whom the faculty come into contact.

Contributes to the development and evaluation of student admission, progression, retention and graduation policies within the College.

Provides opportunities for student and graduate evaluation of curriculum and teaching and program effectiveness.

Provides recommendations to the program coordinator regarding budget needs for the college.

A faculty member at the rank of Instructor begins to assume leadership within the College by accepting or initiating, as part of the workload, responsibility for activities such as:

Serving on College committees

Serving on work groups that contribute to preparation for accreditation visits

Documenting actions taken in faculty and committee meetings as appropriate

Nursing Practice Expertise

Demonstrates scholarship through the Scholarship of Teaching, Discovery, Application, or Integration congruent with expectations of assigned rank.

Demonstrates a practice of scholarly teaching characterized by keeping course materials and content current, applying principles of evidence based teaching, participating in and welcoming peer review of teaching, and reflection on one’s own teaching.

Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Master’s Degree in Nursing required

Doctorate preferred

Professional nurse licensure required

A minimum of 2 years’ nursing experience working in a clinical setting

Experientially prepared for assigned courses

Maintain current regulatory and practice credentials, when appropriate, based on assignment

Must meet all compliance requirements as specified in the Faculty Handbook

Previous teaching experience preferred

Excellent communication skills along with a high level of initiative and prudent judgment

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We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Thank you for applying for this outstanding opportunity today.

Who We Are

Chamberlain University is a rapidly-expanding university rich with opportunities for growth and offering competitive wages and benefits. If you enjoy being a part of an exciting team and working in a collaborative, dynamic environment, then Chamberlain University might be right for you.

Through Chamberlain Care®, we believe in taking care of those who take care of others. We offer a wide range of benefits that are intended to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Whether it's advancing your career, maintaining a healthy lifestyle or saving for retirement, our comprehensive benefit offerings can help you reach your goals.

As an educational organization, we also support and encourage colleagues to further their educations by offering tuition assistance and seminars through our Leadership Development Center.

If you are ready to join an institution like ours, we welcome you to apply.

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